HLT57921 Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology and Practice

Give yourself the best shot at becoming an Anaesthesia Allied Health Practitioner. Learn the full range of skills in order to take responsibility for anaesthetic preparation, plus give professional assistance to the anaesthetist during procedures and to clients during post-operative recovery.

Advance your career in healthcare with this higher-level qualification. The health sector is experiencing strong job growth and this course will give you the specialised skills you need to gain employment as an anaesthetic technician. Please click the link below to access the relevant registered training organisation.

TAFE Queensland offers theHLT57921 Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology and Practice   at Southbank campus. This is a full-time, face-to-face, classroom-based course with a duration of 2 years. This diploma is a highly practical, hands-on course designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required for a career in anaesthetic technology. The program features numerous simulated anaesthetic scenarios to provide real-world experience in a controlled environment. The course includes 360 hours of clinical placement, allowing students to gain valuable hands-on experience. This comprehensive approach ensures that graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of the profession.

The HLT57921 Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology and  Practice is a very practical, hands-on course, delivered in a face to face classroom format as well as in the simulated anaesthetic technology laboratory. The course is delivered over 2 years and includes a full time clinical placement in a hospital or clinic, organised by North Metropolitan TAFE. North Metropolitan TAFE has recently undertaken extensive industry consultation with hospitals in the metropolitan area to ensure our training was meeting the needs of the industry.  Anaesthetic technicians play a critical role in supporting the anaesthetist and the role requires a wide range of complex skills and extensive knowledge to perform safely and effectively in the workplace.  Following this consultation, the duration of the qualification was extended to 2 years.